Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ATTY. SAMUEL A.M.JARDIN -\ / Land Transportation Franchising & Executive Director \ an Regulatory Board (LTFRB) PX ( 1 \ \\ FORMAL CHARGE This Office finds, after evaluation of the documents gathered, that a prima facie case exists against you for 1 eo Grave Misconduct! for violations of RA No. 9485, otherwise known as Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, for facilitating and fixing the application for the issuance of a Certificate of Puslic Convenience (CPC) and Sec. 3(e) of RA. No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, for soliciting money amounting to Php4,800,000.00 in exchange of the issuance of such CPC. Receiving for personal use of a fee, gift or other valuable thing in the course of official duties or in the connection therewith when such fee, gift or other valuable thing is given by any person in the hope or expectation of receiving a favor or better treatment than that accorded to other persons, or committing acts punishable under the anti-graft laws? for knowingly and willfully receiving the amount of Php4,600,000.00 for the promise of the granting of a franchise; and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service? for committing acts that clearly run contrary to the policy of promoting, a high standard of ethics in the public service and for tarnishing the image and integrity of her public office. In view thereof, you are hereby required to submit a Verified Answer, including documentary evidence, to the aforementioned charges not later than three (3) rae receipt hereof. ‘ Rule 10, Section 50A(@), Rules on Aclministrative Cases in the Civil Service (RACCS) tion 50A(8), RACCS | |In your Answer, please indicate whether or not you elect a formal hearing or waive the right thereto. You are also advised that you are entitled to the assistance of counsel of your own choice. This Office will not entertain Requests for Clarification, Bills of Particulars, Motions to Dismiss, Motions to Quash, Motions for Reconsideration and Motions for Extension of Time to File Answer. Failure to file the required Answer within the specified period shall be construed as waiver of your right to submit the same and the case shall be decided based on available records. Section 7.5, Chapter 2, Book IV of EO 292 provides that the Secretary of the Department shall exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees under him, including investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation. Section 7.8 of the same law further provides that in the exercise of his powers and functions, the Secretary may delegate his authority to officers and employees under his jurisdiction. Issued this 08 April 2019. By the Authority of the Secretary: Head Executive Assistant/ Chief of Staff OIC Undersecretary for Administration Co REINIER PAUL. YEBRA Undersecretary for Legal Affairs MARK STEVEN C. PASTOR Assistint Seeretary for Legal Affnirs ATTY. MARTIN B. DELGRA IIL LTERB ChairmanRepublic of the Phi f) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION y TTY. SAMUEL A. M. JARDIN o Executive Director VN Land Transportation Franchising & — /< Regulatory Board (LTFRB) { ORDER OF PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION A Formal Charge of even date has been filed against you for Grave Misconduct; Receiving for personal use of a fee, gift or other valuable thing in the course of official duties or in the connection therewith when such fee, gift or other valuable thing is given by any person in the hope or expectation of receiving a favor or better treatment than that accorded to other persons, or committing acts punishable under the anti-graft laws; and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service, punishable by dismissal from the service. Considering, that your position affords you the opportunity to exert undue influence or pressure on potential witnesses and tamper with evidence, pending Formal Investigation, you are hereby placed under Preventive Suspension for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS, effective immediately upon receipt hereof. Section 7.5, Chapter 2, Book IV of EO 292 provides that the Secretary of the Department shall exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees under him, including investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation. Section 7.8 of the same law further provides that in the exercise of his powers and functions, the Secretary may delegate his authority to officers and employees under his jurisdiction. This Order is issued pursuant to the provisions of Book V, Title I, Subtitle A, Chapter 7, Section 51 of the Administrative Code of 1987, and Rule 7, Section 29 and 31 of the Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service. SO ORDERED. Issued this 03 April 2019. By the Authority of the Secretary: ATTY. ARTEMIO U. TUAZON, JR. Head Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff OIC Undersecretary for Administration Ce —_-REINIER PAUL. YEBRA. Underseeretary for egal Affairs MARK STEVEN, PASTOR Assistant Secretary or Legal Ars ATTY. MARTIN. 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